SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a slow indexer cluster. You identify that the 'replication_port' is experiencing high latency. Where is the replication port defined?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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server.conf
The replication port for the indexer cluster is defined in the 'server.conf' file under the '[clustering]' stanza.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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indexes.conf
Why it's wrong here
This defines indices, not cluster replication settings.
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inputs.conf
Why it's wrong here
This defines data input sources.
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server.conf
Why this is correct
The 'replication_port' attribute is defined within the '[clustering]' stanza of server.conf.
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cluster.conf
Why it's wrong here
This file does not exist in Splunk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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